What is the purpose of a carburetor; and, how do they work?

jaknginger

Part of an internal combustion engine that combines air/fuel ratios. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carburetor If your car sputters, check the carburator! Apr 18 12, 2:35 PM

jaknginger

The carburetor works on Bernoulli's principle: the faster air moves, the lower its static pressure, and the higher its dynamic pressure. The throttle (accelerator) linkage does not directly control the flow of liquid fuel. Instead, it actuates carburetor mechanisms which meter the flow of air being pulled into the engine. The speed of this flow, and therefore its pressure, determines the amount of fuel drawn into the airstream. Sorry forgot the "how it works part". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carburetor Apr 18 12, 2:36 PM